Longevity Chronicles

Chapter 943 - 605: Inviting Yunrong to Meet Mingzhen, Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva Transforms into Fish Basket

The Seven Slaughter King Zhang Xianzhong manifested the Killing Body Bodhisattva Dharma Image, but was simultaneously held by two Source Sea Demon Dogs on either side.

The Heavenly Dao Guilt Token he wore immediately burst forth with divine light, containing mysterious powers, responding to the Heavenly Dao, declaring all his past sins, and actively soliciting heavenly punishment to cleanse his body and soul, as a sacrifice to all living beings.

In other realms, even if the Secret Demon Child could trick the enemy into wearing this token, it would still take some time to receive a response from the Heavenly Dao.

But here, it's vastly different; the Source Sea Demon Dogs responded to the Search God Realm with unprecedented speed: Approved.

And then, the next moment, the heavens changed color; Three Calamities and Six Afflictions, water, fire, gold, thunder, and other disasters descended from the sky, crashing down on Zhang Xianzhong's Dharma Body.

As the sole spokesperson of the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva in this realm, and the legitimate leader of the clan, he could no longer be considered part of the Human Clan.

Killing Body Bodhisattva!

This Dharma Image is a Divine Skill created when the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva realized the Daoist Transformation Realm, transforming the human body into a demon body, slaughtering all living beings with immense power, considered a form of undying.

Yet, this time, with all the heavenly punishments descending at once, his Dharma Body was instantly dismembered.

This change, rapid and abrupt.

Not to mention the completely stunned civil and military officials; even Zhang Xianzhong himself only realized the betrayal of all his sons after being blasted into thousands of pieces.

"All my children betrayed me... How is this possible?"

"There must be evil spirits at work, other Outer Realm Demons?"

Two thoughts flashed by quickly.

At the same time, before his head was blasted into pieces, Zhang Xianzhong swiftly recited the Seven Slaughter Scripture, accompanied by a killing chant, and with a hoarse voice, blood-soaked, shouted:

"My Lord's Mercy!"

"Xianzhong was assaulted by God Demons, bewitched seven sons to betray their father, Dharma Body dismembered... I beseech my Lord to descend, cleanse the impure world, and avenge Xianzhong."

"Kill, kill, kill!"

The moment the chant ended, Zhang Xianzhong's ruthlessness was revealed.

He yet had a chance to live, after all, his Dharma Image is undying, even if shattered, he could still revive from the blood.

Tao Qian, who transformed into the Ruyi Book Immortal, was precisely on guard against this move, always ready to deliver the final blow.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xianzhong chose to forfeit this chance of life, directly causing his Dharma Body to completely collapse, setting up a simple ritual in an instant, and the sacrifice was himself.

Instantly the sacrifice was complete, killing intent soared to the sky, blood light pierced through the cloud of heavenly punishment, shooting straight towards the Outer Realm.

The Little Divination Worm can obscure heavenly mechanisms, preventing the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva from knowing what happened here.

However, it couldn't stop Zhang Xianzhong's sacrificial move.

Firstly, the worm was still immature, lacking strength.

Secondly, inside it is a collision of the Great Dao, unless the worm's master, Tao Qian, also breaks through to the Daoist Transformation Realm, could he possibly contend with the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva. Otherwise, it is absolutely unstoppable.

Thirdly, Tao Qian underestimated Zhang Xianzhong's "devotion"; two bottles of Nightmare Elixir couldn't taint him, showing how fervent this Seven Slaughter King was to the Bodhisattva.

Unable to prevent it, the calamity naturally cannot be avoided.

In the grand hall, the seven adopted sons who betrayed Zhang Xianzhong, all once powerful Bodhisattva Group, knowing the terror of the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva.

Upon witnessing this scene, they all momentarily panicked.

Yet, their obsession with the Peach Blossom God was deeply rooted by the Peach Nightmare Poison, far surpassing the devotion to the old gods.

Thus, they quickly revealed sinister smiles again, charging at Zhang Xianzhong's remnants in the hall, while cheering and shouting:

"Xianzhong child, utterly foolish."

"The Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva, just an empty title of a Fake God, nothing before our master, the Peach Blossom God, like Clay Chickens and Pottery Dogs, utterly vulnerable."

Amidst the shouts, all inside the hall either consumed the Peach Nightmare Elixir or were slaughtered.

Pity for these civil and military officials, who had not even enjoyed the thrill of founding ministers, were swiftly struck by disaster.

Meanwhile, Tao Qian received the prediction result from the Divination Worm:

"Due to the incomplete ritual setup, Zhang Xianzhong's sacrificial act will reach the Seven Slaughter Secret Realm twelve hours later."

"The Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva will surely rage, possibly sending an avatar to descend, with combat power approximately at the Perfect Realm of Ultimate Happiness."

With this spiritual response, Tao Demon Child's expression changed immediately.

An avatar of a Bodhisattva, regardless of the cultivation realm, the true threat that Tao Qian feared was the various Divine Power means possessed by the avatar.

Even if there were ten ordinary Ultimate Happiness Cultivators together, they probably wouldn't be enough to face a Bodhisattva avatar.

Tao Demon Child has a significant background but may not surpass the other's.

"This is bad, I underestimated Zhang Xianzhong's fanaticism towards the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva, causing quite a mess."

"If I can't deal with that Bodhisattva avatar, let alone the nearly effortless foundation in Langya County, I fear I will have no peace in the Search God Realm, chased to the ends of the earth by that Bodhisattva avatar."

"Alas, how should I respond?"

Just one mistake, and disaster immediately follows.

Though Tao Demon Child is unscrupulous, he is aware of the gap between him and the adversary.

That avatar of the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva, whether in mana, cultivation level, or divine power, surely surpasses the avatar of this Spirit Treasure Subduing Evil Lord.

However, being a tricky Secret Demon Child, after a moment's contemplation, he thought of a counter-strategy:

"Earlier, the plan was to seize Langya County, refine Zhang Xianzhong to restore cultivation, then perform the magic to enlighten the millions of Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva Group into the Peach Blossom Army as planned."

"Even without the Xianzhong's Treasure Vault, dealing with these remnants will suffice."

"Moreover, against such a formidable enemy, how can I alone withstand it?"

"The original body should also think of a way; if this Demon Child perishes here, won't your trial and Great Dao plan fall apart halfway?"

The heart and soul are fundamentally one, naturally knowing each other in an instant.

After threatening the "original body," Tao Buddha's son turned around and directly ordered the seven big ghosts who had just backstabbed their adoptive father, wanting to call him "daddy":

"Form the array immediately, using millions of [Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva Group] as material, to melt down those seven artifact embryos into one furnace."

"That Bodhisattva desires the Seven Slaughter Stele, I shall grant it to Him."

...

Tao Buddha's son began to act, receiving news one after another from two territories outside the Search God Realm.

First, naturally, was Tao Qian's original body within the Ascending Immortal Star Acupoint.

Tao Qian, who was practicing the [Red Son Divine Needle] miraculous skill passed down by Lingbao Tianzun, sensed something, receiving a message from the avatar within his soul.

That tone made him chuckle involuntarily, sneering:

"It is, after all, the Secret Demon Avatar; while it acts without concern, it lacks some rigor."

"If I were to take action, I must first investigate Zhang Xianzhong's details thoroughly, ensuring absolute certainty before making a move, how can one act so recklessly."

"As for that Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva... defecting from All Heavens Buddhism, pursued by so many Bodhisattvas and Buddhas yet remains undying, he is indeed a tough character. There are scarcely any records of him in various Secret Books, making it impossible to scheme against him."

"Such an ancient fierce figure practicing both Buddha and Demon cultivation, Aunt Ma Yi, with her long lifespan, should know his details."

Reflecting upon this, Tao Qian pondered for a moment.

He quickly wrote a cloud note, summoned Zhong Doudou, and instructed her to deliver it to the Ma Yi Immortal for consultation.

Soon enough, Zhong Doudou brought back Aunt Ma Yi's reply:

"The Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva hails from the [Great Heavenly Realm], and practices not the technique of acting on behalf of heaven nor the art of slaughtering all beings, but rather the method of Compassionate Travel Enlightenment. The Dao title is [Compassionate Travel Bodhisattva], whose mana is profound and cultivation unparalleled, ranking among the top even in the stronghold-filled All Heavens Buddhism."

"Later, he discovered his Dao path was blocked, with the Compassionate Travel Great Dao occupied by many God Demons, none being good to associate with."

"Thinking he was powerless to carve out a path, he simply turned to the Demon Path, transforming into Seven Slaughter, thus making a small stride forward, though still unable to prove Buddhahood but exceeding past battle power."

"If you wish to fight him and win, you must involve our sect's second-generation ancestor."

"If only dealing with one of his avatars, it's much simpler. I hear that you have some dealings with the Buddhist Great Sect [Guanyin Temple], and some troubled ties with the Human World's Empress Yuann Mingzhen; you might use one or two to invite another Buddhist powerhouse [Guanyin Master] to solve the problem…"

The content that followed was a secret anecdote.

It narrates the complex relationship between Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva and Guanyin Master — simply put, they are mutual opposites, mortal enemies of the Great Dao.

Knowing those secrets, Tao Qian contemplated for a moment and then said to Zhong Doudou:

"I still need to respond to the Dao Nightmare in the Star Acupoint, so I can't act."

"Go and tell the lady the ins and outs, have her visit Yuann Mingzhen Daoist, and then go to Guanyin Temple to see if she can invite [Guanyin Master]?"

This instruction poses no problem.

But Zhong Doudou, this Crystal Demon Girl, gradually grew up and learned some mischievousness, showing an astonished expression upon hearing this, clearly misunderstanding:

"Young Master sure is bold, letting the lady seek that Human World's Empress, aren't you afraid the lady would eat some jealousy and fight with Yuann Mingzhen?"

"The lady recently practiced a divine skill [Great Brahma Purple Light], tremendously powerful, even Aunt Ma Yi praised the lady's extraordinary talent, truly deserving of Doumu Lineage's direct inheritance. If the lady gets serious, that Devil Concubine might not withstand a few moves."

Upon hearing her words, Tao Qian's face darkened.

He impatiently gestured to shoo her away:

"Go, go, go!"

"I'm upright and not afraid of shadows, having pure relations with Yuann Mingzhen Daoist, what is there to worry about."

"Besides, haven't you known the lady's temperament? Truly seeing a beauty before her, she wouldn't even care about jealousy."

"Indeed, the lady is fierce, scaring the aunts from coming to the island."

Listening in approval, Zhong Doudou nodded her little head fervently while swaying out of the Star Acupoint, heading to her mistress, Lady Yunrong.

...

Meanwhile, as these schemes unfolded, within another Secret Realm of Source Sea.

Seven Slaughter Secret Realm, Killing Mountain.

A terrifying goddess sat cross-legged, surrounded not by any alien but only "corpses."

Or rather, the entire Killing Mountain was essentially countless corpses of various life forms piled up. No one could see this goddess's true face clearly; they could only see myriad heads and arms, with death light surging, her upper body donned in a pure white robe, sacred and merciful, while her lower body adorned with various corpse bones and countless life form heads.

Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands… perhaps reaching millions?

All the heads were roaring, chanting the [Seven Slaughter Buddha Sutra].

Praying and hoping Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva can realize Buddhahood.

Until next moment, a blood light came from a distant world, instantly entering her mouth.

This goddess directly chewed Zhang Xianzhong's corpse and flesh, slowly swallowed them, and in the blink of an eye understood what happened in the Search God Realm.

With laughter preceding anger, apparently not expecting some unidentified God Demon, dare play such a game of borrowing chickens to lay eggs with Him, which explained why recently there wasn't a noticeable increase in the Search God Realm's clan [Bodhisattva Group].

So, they were intercepted.

With a cold snort following, a crimson red arm measuring a thousand feet, holding a Fish Basket, automatically detached from her God Demon body, and after crashing to the ground with a flash of demon light, transformed into a snow-white-skinned, beautiful village woman with a Fish Basket in hand, exuding an incomparably peaceful aura.

No one would feel wary of her.

If any Buddhist Practitioner were present, they would be greatly shocked: This village woman is clearly the Fish Basket Guanyin, one of the many avatars of the [Guanyin Master] from Guanyin Temple's Daoist Lineage source, why had it been learned by Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva?

Once Guanyin appeared, a divine decree was delivered from above:

"Go to the Search God Realm!"

"First kill that reckless Peach Blossom Demon God, then regain eight million believers."

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